Withdrawals

Overall
(N=7)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (14.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 2 (28.6%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (14.3%)
Missing 3 (42.9%)


  • n=7 withdrawals from study
  • n=267 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals

Screen 1

Overall
(N=575)
Filled out online contact form?
No 238 (41.4%)
Yes 336 (58.4%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.3%)
Called from social media advertisement 21 (3.7%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 132 (23.0%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.7%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.3%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.3%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.3%)
NJCRI 16 (2.8%)
NYC-Subway advertisements 5 (0.9%)
Other 24 (4.2%)
Peer recruitment 294 (51.1%)
Saw flyer 14 (2.4%)
Saw post in Craigslist 34 (5.9%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 2 (0.3%)
Facebook 16 (2.8%)
Instagram 2 (0.3%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 554 (96.3%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 573 (99.7%)
Missing 2 (0.3%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.1 (5.27)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.5%)
Yes 569 (99.0%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 572 (99.5%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 401 (69.7%)
Other 8 (1.4%)
Prefer not to Answer 5 (0.9%)
She/her 115 (20.0%)
They/them 41 (7.1%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 26 (4.5%)
Intersex 5 (0.9%)
Male 535 (93.0%)
None of these describe me, other 1 (0.2%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 4 (0.7%)
Yes 566 (98.4%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.2%)
Yes 563 (97.9%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 574 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 409 (71.1%)
INELIGIBLE 166 (28.9%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=570)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 52 (9.1%)
Genderfluid 5 (0.9%)
Genderqueer 9 (1.6%)
Man, male 383 (67.2%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.5%)
Prefer not to answer 5 (0.9%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 36 (6.3%)
Transgender 23 (4.0%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 4 (0.7%)
Woman, female 36 (6.3%)
More Than One Identity 13 (2.3%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=570)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 90 (15.8%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.4%)
Gay 342 (60.0%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 1 (0.2%)
Lesbian 5 (0.9%)
Other 6 (1.1%)
Pansexual 38 (6.7%)
Prefer not to answer 13 (2.3%)
Queer 5 (0.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 64 (11.2%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.5%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=575)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.3%)
No 277 (48.2%)
Yes 291 (50.6%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Black or African American
Checked 346 (60.2%)
Unchecked 229 (39.8%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 30 (5.2%)
Unchecked 545 (94.8%)
Asian
Checked 5 (0.9%)
Unchecked 570 (99.1%)
White
Checked 59 (10.3%)
Unchecked 516 (89.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 573 (99.7%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 79 (13.7%)
Unchecked 496 (86.3%)
Other
Checked 113 (19.7%)
Unchecked 462 (80.3%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 20 (3.5%)
Unchecked 555 (96.5%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category



    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 12 0 14
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 243 59 2 304
    White 5 39 0 44
    More than One Race 23 70 0 93
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 110 5 117
Total 277 291 7 575


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 4
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 4
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 224
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 23
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 11
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 54
White Hispanic or Latino Male 38
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 68
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 104
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino None of these describe me, other 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=298)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 6 (2.0%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.3%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 171 (57.4%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 28 (9.4%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 83 (27.9%)
M11Q Form 1 (0.3%)
Other 8 (2.7%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 10 (3.4%)
Yes 202 (67.8%)
Missing 86 (28.9%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 228 (76.5%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 70 (23.5%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 291 (97.7%)
Not eligible 6 (2.0%)
Missing 1 (0.3%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 294 (98.7%)
Incomplete 2 (0.7%)
Unverified 2 (0.7%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=68)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (22.1%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.5%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 25 (36.8%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.5%)
Withdrawn for other reason 26 (38.2%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
274 274 0

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 52
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 222

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=274)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.2 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 25.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 9 (3.3%)
Intersex 1 (0.4%)
Male 262 (95.6%)
None of these describe me, other 1 (0.4%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.7%)
No 111 (40.5%)
Yes 161 (58.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 150 (54.7%)
Unchecked 124 (45.3%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 13 (4.7%)
Unchecked 261 (95.3%)
Asian
Unchecked 274 (100%)
White
Checked 32 (11.7%)
Unchecked 242 (88.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.4%)
Unchecked 273 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 46 (16.8%)
Unchecked 228 (83.2%)
Other
Checked 61 (22.3%)
Unchecked 213 (77.7%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 13 (4.7%)
Unchecked 261 (95.3%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category



    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 6 0 6
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 97 27 2 126
    White 0 25 0 25
    More than One Race 14 42 0 56
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 61 0 61
Total 111 161 2 274


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 93
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 6
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 23
White Hispanic or Latino Male 24
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 41
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 59
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino None of these describe me, other 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=274)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 33 (12.0%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.8%)
Genderqueer 5 (1.8%)
Man, male 173 (63.1%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (0.7%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.4%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 18 (6.6%)
Transgender 11 (4.0%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 1 (0.4%)
Woman, female 16 (5.8%)
More Than One Identity 8 (2.9%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=274)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 39 (14.2%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.7%)
Gay 168 (61.3%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 0 (0%)
Lesbian 1 (0.4%)
Other 3 (1.1%)
Pansexual 25 (9.1%)
Prefer not to answer 9 (3.3%)
Queer 5 (1.8%)
Straight or heterosexual 18 (6.6%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.4%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.1%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority


    No 11 (4.0%) 7 (2.6%) 18 (6.6%)
    Yes 170 (62%) 86 (31%) 256 (93%)
Total 181 (66%) 93 (34%) 274 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=274)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 137 (50.0%)
Puerto Rico 2 (0.7%)
Other North America, including Mexico 6 (2.2%)
Central America 42 (15.3%)
Caribbean 32 (11.7%)
South America 50 (18.2%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 2 (0.7%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.4%)
Other 2 (0.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 146 (53.3%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 10 (3.6%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (0.7%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 96 (35.0%)
Undocumented 19 (6.9%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 121 (44.2%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 24 (8.8%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 17 (6.2%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 104 (38.0%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 3 (1.1%)
Other 5 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 13 (4.7%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 5 (1.8%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 31 (11.3%)
High school graduate or GED 110 (40.1%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 16 (5.8%)
Some college or Associates degree 67 (24.5%)
Bachelors Degree 29 (10.6%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 226 (82.5%)
Yes 48 (17.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 36 (13.1%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 57 (20.8%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 144 (52.6%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 21 (7.7%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 11 (4.0%)
Other 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 22 (8.0%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 231 (84.3%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 16 (5.8%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Multigroup Ethnic Identity

Phinney, J. S., & Ong, A. D. (2007). Conceptualization and measurement of ethnic identity: Current status and future directions.Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(3), 271–281. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0167.54.3.271

Overall
(N=274)
I have spent time trying to find out more about my racial/ethnic group(s), such as history, traditions, and customs.
Strongly Disagree 13 (4.7%)
Disagree 32 (11.7%)
Neutral 83 (30.3%)
Agree 84 (30.7%)
Strongly Agree 62 (22.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
I have a strong sense of belonging to my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.6%)
Disagree 37 (13.5%)
Neutral 74 (27.0%)
Agree 94 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 58 (21.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
I understand pretty well what my racial/ethnic group membership means to me.
Strongly Disagree 4 (1.5%)
Disagree 17 (6.2%)
Neutral 65 (23.7%)
Agree 118 (43.1%)
Strongly Agree 67 (24.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
I have often done things that will help me understand my racial/ethnic background better.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.2%)
Disagree 20 (7.3%)
Neutral 55 (20.1%)
Agree 121 (44.2%)
Strongly Agree 69 (25.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
I have often talked to other people in order to learn more about my racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 14 (5.1%)
Disagree 38 (13.9%)
Neutral 49 (17.9%)
Agree 105 (38.3%)
Strongly Agree 65 (23.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
I feel a strong attachment towards my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.4%)
Disagree 30 (10.9%)
Neutral 70 (25.5%)
Agree 94 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 63 (23.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8127 0.8157 0.8167 0.4245 4.425 0.01775 3.665 0.7616 0.4201
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_identity1 0.8049 0.8084 0.7994 0.4577 4.219 0.0189 0.0126 0.4248
    bl_identity2 0.7937 0.7967 0.7879 0.4393 3.918 0.01982 0.01619 0.4248
    bl_identity3 0.7807 0.7829 0.7735 0.419 3.607 0.02122 0.01614 0.3971
    bl_identity4 0.7705 0.7741 0.7622 0.4066 3.427 0.02217 0.01602 0.4031
    bl_identity5 0.771 0.775 0.7623 0.408 3.445 0.02212 0.01585 0.4188
    bl_identity6 0.7781 0.7809 0.7722 0.4162 3.564 0.02131 0.01726 0.4248
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_identity1 274 0.6577 0.6447 0.5393 0.4796 3.547 1.106
    bl_identity2 273 0.6901 0.687 0.5991 0.5273 3.56 1.08
    bl_identity3 271 0.717 0.7339 0.6694 0.5946 3.838 0.9207
    bl_identity4 271 0.7586 0.7626 0.715 0.6401 3.838 0.9639
    bl_identity5 271 0.7679 0.7595 0.7115 0.6271 3.624 1.144
    bl_identity6 269 0.7401 0.7406 0.6771 0.5971 3.617 1.095
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 miss
    bl_identity1 0.04745 0.1168 0.3029 0.3066 0.2263 0
    bl_identity2 0.03663 0.1355 0.2711 0.3443 0.2125 0.00365
    bl_identity3 0.01476 0.06273 0.2399 0.4354 0.2472 0.01095
    bl_identity4 0.02214 0.0738 0.203 0.4465 0.2546 0.01095
    bl_identity5 0.05166 0.1402 0.1808 0.3875 0.2399 0.01095
    bl_identity6 0.04461 0.1115 0.2602 0.3494 0.2342 0.01825

Sexual Orientation Identity

Toomey, R. B., Anhalt, K., & Shramko, M. (2016). An examination of the validity and reliability of a measure of sexual orientation identity exploration, resolution, and affirmation. Self and Identity, 15(4), 488-504.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants not reporting a “straight” sexual orientation
Overall
(N=274)
I have attended events that have helped me learn about my sexual orientation, such as gay-straight alliance meetings, or events at a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community center.
Does not describe me at all 51 (20.6%)
Describes me a little 60 (24.3%)
Describes me well 58 (23.5%)
Describes me very well 76 (30.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I am glad to have my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 6 (2.4%)
Describes me a little 13 (5.3%)
Describes me well 72 (29.1%)
Describes me very well 154 (62.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I understand how I feel about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 3 (1.2%)
Describes me a little 21 (8.5%)
Describes me well 65 (26.3%)
Describes me very well 156 (63.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I have a clear sense of what my sexual orientation means to me.
Does not describe me at all 1 (0.4%)
Describes me a little 19 (7.7%)
Describes me well 55 (22.3%)
Describes me very well 170 (68.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I have participated in activities that have taught me about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 34 (13.8%)
Describes me a little 32 (13.0%)
Describes me well 57 (23.1%)
Describes me very well 121 (49.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.2%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I like my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 5 (2.0%)
Describes me a little 12 (4.9%)
Describes me well 51 (20.6%)
Describes me very well 178 (72.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 27 (9.9%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.7454 0.7843 0.8157 0.3774 3.636 0.02432 2.334 0.5719 0.3414
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_soidentity1 0.7655 0.8032 0.8075 0.4494 4.082 0.02342 0.03001 0.4741
    bl_soidentity2 0.6707 0.7103 0.728 0.3291 2.452 0.03136 0.03879 0.2776
    bl_soidentity3 0.7104 0.7456 0.7689 0.3696 2.931 0.02735 0.03777 0.3234
    bl_soidentity4 0.7127 0.7487 0.7705 0.3734 2.979 0.02748 0.03944 0.3234
    bl_soidentity5 0.7143 0.7719 0.7924 0.4036 3.384 0.0292 0.05402 0.4741
    bl_soidentity6 0.6857 0.7195 0.7354 0.3391 2.565 0.0298 0.03499 0.3234
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_soidentity1 245 0.6315 0.5204 0.3883 0.358 1.649 1.127
    bl_soidentity2 245 0.7736 0.8096 0.7988 0.6543 2.527 0.7102
    bl_soidentity3 245 0.6475 0.7123 0.6494 0.489 2.527 0.7044
    bl_soidentity4 245 0.6423 0.7032 0.6358 0.4894 2.608 0.6478
    bl_soidentity5 244 0.7128 0.6306 0.5164 0.4926 2.086 1.087
    bl_soidentity6 246 0.7252 0.7856 0.77 0.6054 2.634 0.6733
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 miss
    bl_soidentity1 0.2082 0.2449 0.2367 0.3102 0.1058
    bl_soidentity2 0.02449 0.05306 0.2939 0.6286 0.1058
    bl_soidentity3 0.01224 0.08571 0.2653 0.6367 0.1058
    bl_soidentity4 0.004082 0.07755 0.2245 0.6939 0.1058
    bl_soidentity5 0.1393 0.1311 0.2336 0.4959 0.1095
    bl_soidentity6 0.02033 0.04878 0.2073 0.7236 0.1022

Genderqueer Identity

McGuire, J. K., Beek, T. F., Catalpa, J. M., & Steensma, T. D. (2019). The Genderqueer Identity (GQI) Scale: Measurement and validation of four distinct subscales with trans and LGBQ clinical and community samples in two countries. International Journal of Transgenderism, 20(2-3), 289-304.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants reporting a sex assigned at birth which did not match their current gender identity
  • One item from each subscale administered
Overall
(N=274)
I don't want to be seen in the gender binary (as either male or female).
Strongly Disagree 9 (10.0%)
Disagree 18 (20.0%)
Neutral 19 (21.1%)
Agree 20 (22.2%)
Strongly Agree 20 (22.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (4.4%)
Missing 184 (67.2%)
My gender is something I have spent a lot of time figuring out.
Strongly Disagree 10 (11.1%)
Disagree 15 (16.7%)
Neutral 12 (13.3%)
Agree 29 (32.2%)
Strongly Agree 24 (26.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 184 (67.2%)
The way I show my gender is important because I push society to question traditional gender roles.
Strongly Disagree 1 (1.1%)
Disagree 5 (5.6%)
Neutral 14 (15.6%)
Agree 33 (36.7%)
Strongly Agree 36 (40.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (1.1%)
Missing 184 (67.2%)
In the future, I think my gender will be fluid or change over time.
Strongly Disagree 12 (13.3%)
Disagree 14 (15.6%)
Neutral 15 (16.7%)
Agree 24 (26.7%)
Strongly Agree 24 (26.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (1.1%)
Missing 184 (67.2%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.6145 0.5968 0.5636 0.2701 1.48 0.03582 2.556 0.8513 0.3144
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_gqidentity1 0.5461 0.5298 0.4804 0.2731 1.127 0.04413 0.04022 0.2772
    bl_gqidentity2 0.405 0.3794 0.3181 0.1693 0.6112 0.05817 0.02497 0.08582
    bl_gqidentity3 0.6632 0.6627 0.5723 0.3958 1.965 0.0352 0.00434 0.3643
    bl_gqidentity4 0.4985 0.4898 0.4172 0.2424 0.9601 0.04972 0.02029 0.2772
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_gqidentity1 86 0.6883 0.6695 0.4831 0.3926 2.279 1.316
    bl_gqidentity2 90 0.8009 0.7852 0.7097 0.559 2.467 1.342
    bl_gqidentity3 89 0.4439 0.5327 0.2549 0.1864 3.101 0.942
    bl_gqidentity4 89 0.7436 0.7036 0.5725 0.4515 2.382 1.386
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_gqidentity1 0.1047 0.2093 0.2209 0.2326 0.2326 0.6861
    bl_gqidentity2 0.1111 0.1667 0.1333 0.3222 0.2667 0.6715
    bl_gqidentity3 0.01124 0.05618 0.1573 0.3708 0.4045 0.6752
    bl_gqidentity4 0.1348 0.1573 0.1685 0.2697 0.2697 0.6752

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=274)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 13 (4.7%)
Fair 48 (17.5%)
Good 95 (34.7%)
Very good 70 (25.5%)
Excellent 47 (17.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 24 (8.8%)
Fair 74 (27.0%)
Good 70 (25.5%)
Very good 57 (20.8%)
Excellent 48 (17.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=274)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.8 (3.13)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 28.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.3 (2.94)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 30.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 72 (26.3%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 17 (6.2%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 17 (6.2%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 33 (12.0%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 105 (38.3%)
Other 30 (10.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 124 (45.3%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 38 (13.9%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (5.1%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 66 (24.1%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 9 (3.3%)
Research study setting 2 (0.7%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.4%)
Jail/prison 2 (0.7%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (1.8%)
During a pregnancy 2 (0.7%)
Other 9 (3.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 3.88 (2.89)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=274)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (5.1%)
Yes 246 (89.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 14 (5.1%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 86.4 (27.0)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 14 (5.1%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=274)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 4 (1.5%)
Yes 270 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 261 (95.3%)
Yes 8 (2.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 168 (61.3%)
1-3 months after 45 (16.4%)
4-6 months after 18 (6.6%)
6-12 months after 14 (5.1%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 21 (7.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 22.0 (68.4)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 5 (1.8%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 7.27 (28.7)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 5 (1.8%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 13 (4.7%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 256 (93.4%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=274)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 10 (3.6%)
Yes 263 (96.0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 153 (55.8%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 87 (31.8%)
Private doctors office 20 (7.3%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.4%)
Other 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 11 (4.0%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 13 (4.7%)
1-3 months 52 (19.0%)
4-6 months 29 (10.6%)
6-11 months 44 (16.1%)
1-3 years 85 (31.0%)
More than 3 years 39 (14.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 11 (4.0%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 69 (25.2%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (0.7%)
Both adults and pediatric 180 (65.7%)
Do not Know 11 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 11 (4.0%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.38 (4.55)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 133 (48.5%)
Once in the past year 45 (16.4%)
Twice in the past year 36 (13.1%)
Three times in the past year 22 (8.0%)
4 times in the past year 12 (4.4%)
5 or more times in the past year 21 (7.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=174)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 166 (95.4%)
Yes 7 (4.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 167 (96.0%)
Yes 4 (2.3%)
Do not Know 3 (1.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 164 (94.3%)
Yes 4 (2.3%)
Do not Know 6 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 131 (75.3%)
Yes 42 (24.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 125 (71.8%)
Yes 47 (27.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 120 (69.0%)
Yes 51 (29.3%)
Do not Know 3 (1.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 153 (87.9%)
Yes 20 (11.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 152 (87.4%)
Yes 21 (12.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 150 (86.2%)
Yes 24 (13.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 172 (98.9%)
Yes 2 (1.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 122 (70.1%)
Yes 52 (29.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 155 (89.1%)
Yes 17 (9.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 134 (77.0%)
Yes 36 (20.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 141 (81.0%)
Yes 30 (17.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 163 (93.7%)
Yes 6 (3.4%)
Do not Know 5 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 135 (77.6%)
Yes 38 (21.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 109 (62.6%)
Yes 63 (36.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 105 (60.3%)
Yes 68 (39.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 147 (84.5%)
Yes 25 (14.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 103 (59.2%)
Yes 69 (39.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=4)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (25.0%)
Yes 3 (75.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=274)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 258 (94.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.44 (2.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 258 (94.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.75 (0.707)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 266 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.38 (2.20)
Median [Min, Max] 9.50 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 266 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.79 (0.732)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 36 (13.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.62 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 36 (13.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.90 (0.431)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 232 (84.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.64 (1.19)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 232 (84.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.93 (0.429)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 61 (22.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.936)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 61 (22.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.63 (1.27)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.38 (1.35)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=274)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 9 (3.3%)
A little 6 (2.2%)
Somewhat 13 (4.7%)
Very 27 (9.9%)
Has already occurred 217 (79.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 31 (11.3%)
A little 23 (8.4%)
Somewhat 62 (22.6%)
Very 94 (34.3%)
Has already occurred 39 (14.2%)
Do not Know 24 (8.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 7 (2.6%)
A little 9 (3.3%)
Somewhat 60 (21.9%)
Very 140 (51.1%)
Has already occurred 34 (12.4%)
Do not Know 24 (8.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 41 (15.0%)
A little 51 (18.6%)
Somewhat 57 (20.8%)
Very 62 (22.6%)
Has already occurred 29 (10.6%)
Do not Know 34 (12.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 10 (3.6%)
A little 18 (6.6%)
Somewhat 67 (24.5%)
Very 142 (51.8%)
Has already occurred 20 (7.3%)
Do not Know 16 (5.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 68 (24.8%)
A little 37 (13.5%)
Somewhat 52 (19.0%)
Very 65 (23.7%)
Has already occurred 23 (8.4%)
Do not Know 29 (10.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 18 (6.6%)
A little 25 (9.1%)
Somewhat 56 (20.4%)
Very 93 (33.9%)
Has already occurred 43 (15.7%)
Do not Know 39 (14.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 7 (2.6%)
A little 27 (9.9%)
Somewhat 81 (29.6%)
Very 132 (48.2%)
Has already occurred 7 (2.6%)
Do not Know 20 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 20 (7.3%)
A little 28 (10.2%)
Somewhat 63 (23.0%)
Very 120 (43.8%)
Has already occurred 28 (10.2%)
Do not Know 14 (5.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 14 (5.1%)
A little 21 (7.7%)
Somewhat 40 (14.6%)
Very 149 (54.4%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 49 (17.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (1.8%)
A little 14 (5.1%)
Somewhat 29 (10.6%)
Very 186 (67.9%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 19 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 21 (7.7%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.4%)
A little 5 (1.8%)
Somewhat 13 (4.7%)
Very 223 (81.4%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 22 (8.0%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=274)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 146 (53.3%)
Yes 123 (44.9%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 181 (66.1%)
Yes 88 (32.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 93 (33.9%)
Yes 30 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 151 (55.1%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 69 (25.2%)
Yes 19 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 186 (67.9%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=274)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 15 (5.5%)
A little of the time 59 (21.5%)
Some of the time 72 (26.3%)
Most of the time 80 (29.2%)
All of the time 39 (14.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 16 (5.8%)
A little of the time 56 (20.4%)
Some of the time 64 (23.4%)
Most of the time 75 (27.4%)
All of the time 55 (20.1%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 28 (10.2%)
A little of the time 61 (22.3%)
Some of the time 68 (24.8%)
Most of the time 73 (26.6%)
All of the time 37 (13.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 26 (9.5%)
A little of the time 49 (17.9%)
Some of the time 66 (24.1%)
Most of the time 60 (21.9%)
All of the time 56 (20.4%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 30 (10.9%)
A little of the time 60 (21.9%)
Some of the time 56 (20.4%)
Most of the time 64 (23.4%)
All of the time 48 (17.5%)
Do not Know 12 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 38 (13.9%)
A little of the time 59 (21.5%)
Some of the time 64 (23.4%)
Most of the time 48 (17.5%)
All of the time 57 (20.8%)
Do not Know 5 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 48 (17.5%)
A little of the time 67 (24.5%)
Some of the time 49 (17.9%)
Most of the time 45 (16.4%)
All of the time 54 (19.7%)
Do not Know 8 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 24 (8.8%)
A little of the time 59 (21.5%)
Some of the time 60 (21.9%)
Most of the time 71 (25.9%)
All of the time 47 (17.2%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 35 (12.8%)
A little of the time 62 (22.6%)
Some of the time 54 (19.7%)
Most of the time 55 (20.1%)
All of the time 51 (18.6%)
Do not Know 12 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=274)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.2 (24.3)
Median [Min, Max] 53.6 [0, 100]
Missing 5 (1.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9121 0.9123 0.9249 0.536 10.4 0.008025 2.168 0.9715 0.5203
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9091 0.9092 0.919 0.5558 10.01 0.008358 0.01361 0.5502
    bl_mos2 0.9047 0.9042 0.9131 0.5413 9.44 0.008695 0.01579 0.535
    bl_mos3 0.9034 0.903 0.9147 0.5378 9.307 0.008828 0.017 0.5178
    bl_mos4 0.9082 0.9081 0.9212 0.5526 9.881 0.008467 0.01646 0.5545
    bl_mos5 0.8965 0.8968 0.9085 0.5208 8.694 0.009556 0.01623 0.4789
    bl_mos6 0.9005 0.9013 0.9092 0.5331 9.135 0.009172 0.0114 0.5203
    bl_mos7 0.9018 0.9022 0.9116 0.5356 9.226 0.009051 0.01235 0.5203
    bl_mos8 0.8924 0.8927 0.9061 0.5098 8.32 0.009932 0.01307 0.4718
    bl_mos9 0.9024 0.9029 0.9162 0.5374 9.295 0.009031 0.0153 0.5203
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 265 0.6759 0.6863 0.6383 0.5894 2.26 1.13
    bl_mos2 266 0.7368 0.7452 0.7132 0.6595 2.365 1.197
    bl_mos3 267 0.749 0.7595 0.7244 0.6791 2.112 1.212
    bl_mos4 257 0.6948 0.6993 0.6423 0.6096 2.276 1.277
    bl_mos5 258 0.8268 0.8284 0.8115 0.7746 2.155 1.293
    bl_mos6 266 0.7871 0.7783 0.764 0.7199 2.102 1.352
    bl_mos7 263 0.7781 0.7683 0.7475 0.7052 1.962 1.408
    bl_mos8 261 0.8712 0.8729 0.8687 0.8365 2.222 1.242
    bl_mos9 257 0.7648 0.7608 0.7247 0.6941 2.097 1.338
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.0566 0.2226 0.2717 0.3019 0.1472 0.03285
    bl_mos2 0.06015 0.2105 0.2406 0.282 0.2068 0.0292
    bl_mos3 0.1049 0.2285 0.2547 0.2734 0.1386 0.02555
    bl_mos4 0.1012 0.1907 0.2568 0.2335 0.2179 0.06204
    bl_mos5 0.1163 0.2326 0.2171 0.2481 0.186 0.05839
    bl_mos6 0.1429 0.2218 0.2406 0.1805 0.2143 0.0292
    bl_mos7 0.1825 0.2548 0.1863 0.1711 0.2053 0.04015
    bl_mos8 0.09195 0.2261 0.2299 0.272 0.1801 0.04745
    bl_mos9 0.1362 0.2412 0.2101 0.214 0.1984 0.06204

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=274)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 85 (31.0%)
Less than once a year 34 (12.4%)
A few times a year 63 (23.0%)
A few times a month 36 (13.1%)
At least once a week 18 (6.6%)
Almost everyday 27 (9.9%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 81 (29.6%)
Less than once a year 30 (10.9%)
A few times a year 70 (25.5%)
A few times a month 37 (13.5%)
At least once a week 18 (6.6%)
Almost everyday 30 (10.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 106 (38.7%)
Less than once a year 54 (19.7%)
A few times a year 46 (16.8%)
A few times a month 30 (10.9%)
At least once a week 16 (5.8%)
Almost everyday 15 (5.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 77 (28.1%)
Less than once a year 47 (17.2%)
A few times a year 49 (17.9%)
A few times a month 35 (12.8%)
At least once a week 17 (6.2%)
Almost everyday 43 (15.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 123 (44.9%)
Less than once a year 32 (11.7%)
A few times a year 54 (19.7%)
A few times a month 20 (7.3%)
At least once a week 15 (5.5%)
Almost everyday 19 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 118 (43.1%)
Less than once a year 44 (16.1%)
A few times a year 46 (16.8%)
A few times a month 21 (7.7%)
At least once a week 10 (3.6%)
Almost everyday 26 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 51 (18.6%)
Less than once a year 35 (12.8%)
A few times a year 64 (23.4%)
A few times a month 36 (13.1%)
At least once a week 25 (9.1%)
Almost everyday 56 (20.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 79 (28.8%)
Less than once a year 44 (16.1%)
A few times a year 67 (24.5%)
A few times a month 30 (10.9%)
At least once a week 13 (4.7%)
Almost everyday 35 (12.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 112 (40.9%)
Less than once a year 54 (19.7%)
A few times a year 53 (19.3%)
A few times a month 16 (5.8%)
At least once a week 10 (3.6%)
Almost everyday 21 (7.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=274)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 24.5 (11.2)
Median [Min, Max] 22.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 4 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9007 0.9006 0.9105 0.5016 9.059 0.009009 0.9059 0.4133 0.4843
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.888 0.8877 0.891 0.4969 7.903 0.0102 0.007152 0.4843
    bl_discrim2 0.8813 0.8812 0.8819 0.4812 7.42 0.01082 0.005704 0.4779
    bl_discrim3 0.8885 0.888 0.8985 0.4977 7.928 0.0102 0.01025 0.4779
    bl_discrim4 0.8857 0.8858 0.8951 0.4924 7.759 0.0105 0.01108 0.4682
    bl_discrim5 0.897 0.8969 0.905 0.5211 8.703 0.009422 0.01033 0.5047
    bl_discrim6 0.8926 0.8925 0.8991 0.5093 8.303 0.009783 0.01142 0.4939
    bl_discrim7 0.8902 0.8901 0.9004 0.503 8.097 0.01006 0.01169 0.4843
    bl_discrim8 0.8875 0.8873 0.8949 0.496 7.874 0.01029 0.01145 0.4682
    bl_discrim9 0.8952 0.8955 0.9027 0.5171 8.566 0.009623 0.01053 0.5047
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 263 0.7685 0.7659 0.7546 0.6905 2.806 1.652
    bl_discrim2 266 0.8299 0.8315 0.8365 0.776 2.891 1.66
    bl_discrim3 267 0.7613 0.7626 0.7283 0.6884 2.404 1.517
    bl_discrim4 268 0.7931 0.785 0.7561 0.7187 2.989 1.779
    bl_discrim5 263 0.6566 0.6654 0.6029 0.5673 2.35 1.592
    bl_discrim6 265 0.7147 0.7144 0.6697 0.629 2.392 1.644
    bl_discrim7 267 0.7481 0.7406 0.6963 0.6631 3.438 1.764
    bl_discrim8 268 0.7742 0.7697 0.7382 0.6963 2.847 1.677
    bl_discrim9 266 0.6787 0.682 0.6267 0.5909 2.327 1.538
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3232 0.1293 0.2395 0.1369 0.06844 0.1027 0.04015
    bl_discrim2 0.3045 0.1128 0.2632 0.1391 0.06767 0.1128 0.0292
    bl_discrim3 0.397 0.2022 0.1723 0.1124 0.05993 0.05618 0.02555
    bl_discrim4 0.2873 0.1754 0.1828 0.1306 0.06343 0.1604 0.0219
    bl_discrim5 0.4677 0.1217 0.2053 0.07605 0.05703 0.07224 0.04015
    bl_discrim6 0.4453 0.166 0.1736 0.07925 0.03774 0.09811 0.03285
    bl_discrim7 0.191 0.1311 0.2397 0.1348 0.09363 0.2097 0.02555
    bl_discrim8 0.2948 0.1642 0.25 0.1119 0.04851 0.1306 0.0219
    bl_discrim9 0.4211 0.203 0.1992 0.06015 0.03759 0.07895 0.0292

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=274)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 74 (27.0%)
Disagree 47 (17.2%)
Agree 86 (31.4%)
Strongly Agree 46 (16.8%)
Refuse to Answer 20 (7.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 72 (26.3%)
Disagree 69 (25.2%)
Agree 74 (27.0%)
Strongly Agree 50 (18.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 86 (31.4%)
Disagree 82 (29.9%)
Agree 60 (21.9%)
Strongly Agree 37 (13.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 15 (5.5%)
Disagree 10 (3.6%)
Agree 79 (28.8%)
Strongly Agree 165 (60.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 45 (16.4%)
Disagree 37 (13.5%)
Agree 81 (29.6%)
Strongly Agree 101 (36.9%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 106 (38.7%)
Disagree 51 (18.6%)
Agree 63 (23.0%)
Strongly Agree 45 (16.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 90 (32.8%)
Disagree 68 (24.8%)
Agree 73 (26.6%)
Strongly Agree 33 (12.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 117 (42.7%)
Disagree 86 (31.4%)
Agree 36 (13.1%)
Strongly Agree 28 (10.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 33 (12.0%)
Disagree 37 (13.5%)
Agree 105 (38.3%)
Strongly Agree 89 (32.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 17 (6.2%)
Disagree 28 (10.2%)
Agree 124 (45.3%)
Strongly Agree 93 (33.9%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=274)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 25.7 (6.54)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 2 (0.7%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8313 0.8289 0.8638 0.3264 4.846 0.01517 2.574 0.654 0.3158
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.8146 0.812 0.8449 0.3243 4.32 0.0167 0.02264 0.3167
    bl_stigma2 0.8058 0.8042 0.8302 0.3134 4.108 0.01749 0.02041 0.3083
    bl_stigma3 0.8158 0.8143 0.8458 0.3277 4.386 0.01665 0.02165 0.3195
    bl_stigma4 0.8344 0.8347 0.8639 0.3595 5.051 0.01519 0.01944 0.3218
    bl_stigma5 0.8157 0.8113 0.8482 0.3233 4.3 0.01657 0.02798 0.2991
    bl_stigma6 0.8111 0.8088 0.8476 0.3197 4.23 0.01712 0.02427 0.2965
    bl_stigma7 0.8125 0.8102 0.8372 0.3216 4.267 0.01684 0.0204 0.3167
    bl_stigma8 0.8152 0.8135 0.8433 0.3265 4.362 0.01667 0.02069 0.3218
    bl_stigma9 0.813 0.8088 0.8461 0.3197 4.229 0.01683 0.02752 0.2991
    bl_stigma10 0.8185 0.8148 0.8506 0.3283 4.4 0.01643 0.02676 0.3167
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 253 0.6543 0.6395 0.6044 0.5337 2.411 1.093
    bl_stigma2 265 0.7121 0.702 0.6952 0.6153 2.385 1.078
    bl_stigma3 265 0.6383 0.6203 0.5836 0.5202 2.181 1.04
    bl_stigma4 269 0.4164 0.4377 0.3434 0.293 3.465 0.8125
    bl_stigma5 264 0.6507 0.6452 0.5873 0.5232 2.902 1.095
    bl_stigma6 265 0.683 0.6658 0.6195 0.5664 2.177 1.136
    bl_stigma7 264 0.6598 0.6548 0.634 0.5528 2.186 1.043
    bl_stigma8 267 0.6323 0.6271 0.595 0.5264 1.906 0.9937
    bl_stigma9 264 0.6538 0.6662 0.6149 0.5496 2.947 0.989
    bl_stigma10 262 0.6027 0.6164 0.555 0.4985 3.118 0.8427
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2925 0.1858 0.3399 0.1818 0.07664
    bl_stigma2 0.2717 0.2604 0.2792 0.1887 0.03285
    bl_stigma3 0.3245 0.3094 0.2264 0.1396 0.03285
    bl_stigma4 0.05576 0.03717 0.2937 0.6134 0.01825
    bl_stigma5 0.1705 0.1402 0.3068 0.3826 0.0365
    bl_stigma6 0.4 0.1925 0.2377 0.1698 0.03285
    bl_stigma7 0.3409 0.2576 0.2765 0.125 0.0365
    bl_stigma8 0.4382 0.3221 0.1348 0.1049 0.02555
    bl_stigma9 0.125 0.1402 0.3977 0.3371 0.0365
    bl_stigma10 0.06489 0.1069 0.4733 0.355 0.0438

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=274)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 17 (6.2%)
Moderately Disagree 7 (2.6%)
Neither 6 (2.2%)
Moderately Agree 48 (17.5%)
Strongly Agree 183 (66.8%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 140 (51.1%)
Moderately Disagree 30 (10.9%)
Neither 42 (15.3%)
Moderately Agree 26 (9.5%)
Strongly Agree 20 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 15 (5.5%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (1.8%)
Neither 11 (4.0%)
Moderately Agree 49 (17.9%)
Strongly Agree 183 (66.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 26 (9.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (4.4%)
Neither 41 (15.0%)
Moderately Agree 67 (24.5%)
Strongly Agree 105 (38.3%)
Refuse to Answer 17 (6.2%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.0%)
Moderately Disagree 14 (5.1%)
Neither 15 (5.5%)
Moderately Agree 58 (21.2%)
Strongly Agree 160 (58.4%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 14 (5.1%)
Moderately Disagree 11 (4.0%)
Neither 21 (7.7%)
Moderately Agree 57 (20.8%)
Strongly Agree 151 (55.1%)
Refuse to Answer 14 (5.1%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 122 (44.5%)
Moderately Disagree 38 (13.9%)
Neither 38 (13.9%)
Moderately Agree 26 (9.5%)
Strongly Agree 32 (11.7%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.4%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.4%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (3.6%)
Neither 28 (10.2%)
Moderately Agree 72 (26.3%)
Strongly Agree 136 (49.6%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=274)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 13 (4.7%)
Fair 22 (8.0%)
Good 70 (25.5%)
Very Good 63 (23.0%)
Excellent 96 (35.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 11 (4.0%)
Fair 25 (9.1%)
Good 62 (22.6%)
Very Good 67 (24.5%)
Excellent 99 (36.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=274)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 98 (35.8%)
Disagree 59 (21.5%)
Neutral 46 (16.8%)
Agree 20 (7.3%)
Strongly Agree 21 (7.7%)
Do not Know 18 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.0%)
Disagree 13 (4.7%)
Neutral 51 (18.6%)
Agree 74 (27.0%)
Strongly Agree 102 (37.2%)
Do not Know 13 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.3%)
Disagree 14 (5.1%)
Neutral 46 (16.8%)
Agree 69 (25.2%)
Strongly Agree 115 (42.0%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.6%)
Disagree 17 (6.2%)
Neutral 70 (25.5%)
Agree 92 (33.6%)
Strongly Agree 68 (24.8%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 81 (29.6%)
Disagree 58 (21.2%)
Neutral 45 (16.4%)
Agree 51 (18.6%)
Strongly Agree 15 (5.5%)
Do not Know 12 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.3%)
Disagree 13 (4.7%)
Neutral 51 (18.6%)
Agree 90 (32.8%)
Strongly Agree 90 (32.8%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 83 (30.3%)
Disagree 73 (26.6%)
Neutral 35 (12.8%)
Agree 34 (12.4%)
Strongly Agree 23 (8.4%)
Do not Know 13 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.0%)
Disagree 12 (4.4%)
Neutral 52 (19.0%)
Agree 89 (32.5%)
Strongly Agree 78 (28.5%)
Do not Know 15 (5.5%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (5.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 7 (2.6%)
Disagree 6 (2.2%)
Neutral 39 (14.2%)
Agree 104 (38.0%)
Strongly Agree 93 (33.9%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (4.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.3%)
Disagree 10 (3.6%)
Neutral 40 (14.6%)
Agree 101 (36.9%)
Strongly Agree 90 (32.8%)
Do not Know 11 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 105 (38.3%)
Disagree 58 (21.2%)
Neutral 36 (13.1%)
Agree 27 (9.9%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.1%)
Do not Know 18 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=274)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.2 (8.61)
Median [Min, Max] 32.0 [0, 44.0]
Missing 10 (3.6%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8858 0.8935 0.9096 0.4327 8.391 0.01046 2.841 0.7828 0.3978
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8855 0.8935 0.9079 0.4562 8.388 0.01056 0.0266 0.4567
    bl_trust2 0.8692 0.8779 0.8941 0.4182 7.187 0.01205 0.02523 0.3908
    bl_trust3 0.8732 0.8817 0.8974 0.427 7.453 0.01168 0.025 0.3886
    bl_trust4 0.8717 0.8798 0.8961 0.4227 7.322 0.0118 0.02412 0.3886
    bl_trust5 0.8782 0.8876 0.9015 0.4412 7.894 0.01124 0.02938 0.4277
    bl_trust6 0.8687 0.8764 0.8935 0.4148 7.089 0.01206 0.02231 0.3908
    bl_trust7 0.8834 0.892 0.9026 0.4524 8.263 0.0107 0.02602 0.407
    bl_trust8 0.8738 0.8819 0.8994 0.4274 7.465 0.01161 0.02489 0.3908
    bl_trust9 0.8716 0.8785 0.8944 0.4195 7.228 0.0118 0.02322 0.3886
    bl_trust10 0.8702 0.8775 0.8939 0.4175 7.167 0.01192 0.02251 0.3908
    bl_trust11 0.8877 0.8961 0.9097 0.463 8.623 0.01038 0.02401 0.4303
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 244 0.5926 0.5581 0.4925 0.4686 2.791 1.287
    bl_trust2 251 0.7697 0.7815 0.7652 0.709 2.968 1.102
    bl_trust3 253 0.7152 0.7293 0.7035 0.6455 3.055 1.086
    bl_trust4 257 0.738 0.7548 0.7349 0.6743 2.743 1.044
    bl_trust5 250 0.6703 0.6463 0.6018 0.5748 2.556 1.292
    bl_trust6 253 0.7832 0.8012 0.7927 0.7264 2.945 1.041
    bl_trust7 248 0.6255 0.58 0.5327 0.5039 2.641 1.318
    bl_trust8 242 0.6984 0.727 0.6967 0.6377 2.872 1.064
    bl_trust9 249 0.7611 0.7734 0.76 0.6957 3.084 0.9359
    bl_trust10 250 0.7629 0.7856 0.7749 0.7075 3.012 1.004
    bl_trust11 240 0.5516 0.5178 0.446 0.4291 2.888 1.248
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.08607 0.08197 0.1885 0.2418 0.4016 0.1095
    bl_trust2 0.04382 0.05179 0.2032 0.2948 0.4064 0.08394
    bl_trust3 0.03557 0.05534 0.1818 0.2727 0.4545 0.07664
    bl_trust4 0.03891 0.06615 0.2724 0.358 0.2646 0.06204
    bl_trust5 0.06 0.204 0.18 0.232 0.324 0.08759
    bl_trust6 0.03557 0.05138 0.2016 0.3557 0.3557 0.07664
    bl_trust7 0.09274 0.1371 0.1411 0.2944 0.3347 0.09489
    bl_trust8 0.04545 0.04959 0.2149 0.3678 0.3223 0.1168
    bl_trust9 0.02811 0.0241 0.1566 0.4177 0.3735 0.09124
    bl_trust10 0.036 0.04 0.16 0.404 0.36 0.08759
    bl_trust11 0.05833 0.1125 0.15 0.2417 0.4375 0.1241

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=274)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.19 (1.78)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 22 (8.0%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (10.6%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.12 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 28 (10.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (8.4%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.96)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 28 (10.2%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.42 (1.57)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (10.6%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.96)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 32 (11.7%)


Overall
(N=274)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.62)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (6.9%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9428 0.9439 0.9442 0.706 16.81 0.005269 9.143 1.623 0.6934
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9335 0.9349 0.9323 0.7054 14.36 0.00621 0.00483 0.6934
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9304 0.9319 0.929 0.6952 13.68 0.006494 0.004211 0.6911
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.929 0.9307 0.9248 0.6913 13.44 0.006631 0.003228 0.6914
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9325 0.9341 0.9323 0.7025 14.17 0.006323 0.005125 0.6914
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9325 0.9337 0.9286 0.7014 14.09 0.006294 0.003945 0.6911
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.936 0.9367 0.934 0.7113 14.79 0.006059 0.005933 0.7157
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9428 0.9433 0.9411 0.7351 16.65 0.005273 0.002769 0.7251
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 252 0.8607 0.8665 0.842 0.8147 9.187 1.781
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 245 0.9087 0.8917 0.8763 0.8485 9.082 1.865
    bl_artoutcome1c 246 0.9123 0.9014 0.8946 0.8643 9.118 1.875
    bl_artoutcome1d 251 0.8651 0.8737 0.8505 0.8252 9.064 1.919
    bl_artoutcome1e 246 0.885 0.8763 0.8609 0.8261 9.057 1.964
    bl_artoutcome1f 245 0.8597 0.8517 0.8192 0.7958 9.424 1.565
    bl_artoutcome1g 242 0.8109 0.7929 0.7393 0.7146 9.14 1.955

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=274)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.19 (2.30)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.30 (1.52)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.90 (2.09)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (9.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.90 (2.11)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (5.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (2.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.96 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.34 (2.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (2.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.86 (3.06)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.23 (2.71)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.24 (1.68)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.58 (2.39)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 9 (3.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 8.04 (2.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (6.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.60 (3.11)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 21 (7.7%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.40 (2.56)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 12 (4.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.35 (1.62)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (3.6%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.59 (1.78)
Median [Min, Max] 9.27 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (0.7%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9478 0.9541 0.9646 0.5806 20.76 0.004442 8.59 1.782 0.5689
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9463 0.9532 0.9643 0.5924 20.35 0.00457 0.01061 0.5913
    bl_artadh2 0.9457 0.9515 0.9623 0.5837 19.63 0.004661 0.01058 0.5689
    bl_artadh3 0.9424 0.9491 0.9599 0.5714 18.67 0.004889 0.01001 0.5646
    bl_artadh4 0.9419 0.9487 0.9595 0.5693 18.51 0.004938 0.009772 0.5646
    bl_artadh5 0.944 0.9504 0.9612 0.5777 19.15 0.004764 0.01064 0.5683
    bl_artadh6 0.9427 0.9488 0.9601 0.5697 18.53 0.004858 0.01012 0.5655
    bl_artadh7 0.9441 0.9515 0.9599 0.5838 19.64 0.00477 0.01037 0.5851
    bl_artadh8 0.9443 0.9512 0.9587 0.5819 19.49 0.004782 0.01034 0.5787
    bl_artadh9 0.9411 0.949 0.9601 0.5708 18.62 0.005075 0.0106 0.5655
    bl_artadh10 0.9449 0.9509 0.9607 0.5805 19.37 0.00471 0.01086 0.5683
    bl_artadh11 0.9434 0.9507 0.9616 0.5794 19.29 0.004823 0.01167 0.5689
    bl_artadh12 0.946 0.9529 0.9634 0.5912 20.25 0.004597 0.01088 0.5886
    bl_artadh13 0.9487 0.954 0.964 0.597 20.74 0.004359 0.009487 0.5903
    bl_artadh14 0.9431 0.9503 0.9621 0.5774 19.13 0.004857 0.01177 0.5655
    bl_artadh15 0.9453 0.9513 0.961 0.5827 19.55 0.004679 0.01066 0.5689
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 270 0.6986 0.6884 0.6541 0.6323 8.189 2.295
    bl_artadh2 271 0.7303 0.7557 0.7368 0.6966 9.299 1.516
    bl_artadh3 248 0.8349 0.8514 0.8482 0.8137 8.899 2.086
    bl_artadh4 259 0.8617 0.8677 0.8668 0.8356 8.9 2.113
    bl_artadh5 266 0.7792 0.8027 0.7914 0.7538 9.049 1.884
    bl_artadh6 267 0.8573 0.8651 0.8604 0.8225 8.959 1.852
    bl_artadh7 266 0.7772 0.7554 0.7487 0.7338 8.338 2.691
    bl_artadh8 267 0.7955 0.7696 0.7665 0.7495 7.861 3.058
    bl_artadh9 268 0.8652 0.8566 0.8521 0.8429 8.228 2.713
    bl_artadh10 268 0.7637 0.7807 0.7689 0.7266 9.239 1.683
    bl_artadh11 265 0.7997 0.7894 0.7725 0.7564 8.585 2.386
    bl_artadh12 256 0.7144 0.6976 0.6686 0.6586 8.039 2.607
    bl_artadh13 253 0.6693 0.6523 0.6197 0.6119 7.605 3.112
    bl_artadh14 262 0.8055 0.8049 0.7866 0.7692 8.401 2.56
    bl_artadh15 264 0.7452 0.764 0.751 0.7062 9.352 1.618

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=274)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 94 (34.3%)
Yes 175 (63.9%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 117 (42.7%)
Yes 152 (55.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 132 (48.2%)
Yes 134 (48.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 138 (50.4%)
Yes 131 (47.8%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 138 (50.4%)
Yes 128 (46.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 138 (50.4%)
Yes 129 (47.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 111 (40.5%)
Yes 157 (57.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 101 (36.9%)
Yes 166 (60.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 177 (64.6%)
Yes 93 (33.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 218 (79.6%)
Yes 52 (19.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 126 (46.0%)
Yes 146 (53.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 191 (69.7%)
Yes 79 (28.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 199 (72.6%)
Yes 71 (25.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 220 (80.3%)
Yes 50 (18.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 144 (52.6%)
Yes 128 (46.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 178 (65.0%)
Yes 92 (33.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 185 (67.5%)
Yes 87 (31.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 166 (60.6%)
Yes 105 (38.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 85 (31.0%)
Yes 185 (67.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 91 (33.2%)
Yes 180 (65.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 128 (46.7%)
Yes 143 (52.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.46 (5.40)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [0, 21.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Social Network Members

  • n=18 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=7 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=256)
Number of people listed
1 14 (5.5%)
2 31 (12.1%)
3 39 (15.2%)
4 30 (11.7%)
5 142 (55.5%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 125 (48.8%)
No 131 (51.2%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 91 (35.5%)
No 165 (64.5%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 155 (60.5%)
No 101 (39.5%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 125 (48.8%)
No 130 (50.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 211 (82.4%)
No 45 (17.6%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 80 (31.3%)
No 176 (68.8%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=1023)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.8 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 29.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 417 (40.8%)
Unchecked 606 (59.2%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 489 (47.8%)
Unchecked 534 (52.2%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 108 (10.6%)
Unchecked 915 (89.4%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 540 (52.8%)
No 477 (46.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 526 (51.4%)
Unchecked 497 (48.6%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 22 (2.2%)
Unchecked 1001 (97.8%)
Asian
Checked 8 (0.8%)
Unchecked 1015 (99.2%)
White
Checked 184 (18.0%)
Unchecked 839 (82.0%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 3 (0.3%)
Unchecked 1020 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 507 (49.6%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 401 (39.2%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 68 (6.6%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 31 (3.0%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 16 (1.6%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 498 (48.7%)
Gay 324 (31.7%)
Bisexual 102 (10.0%)
Don't Know 41 (4.0%)
Lesbian 33 (3.2%)
Other 22 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (0.3%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 714 (69.8%)
Diagnosed with HIV 202 (19.7%)
Don't Know 106 (10.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 183 (17.9%)
No 6 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 13 (1.3%)
Missing 821 (80.3%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 196 (19.2%)
No 793 (77.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 33 (3.2%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 556 (54.4%)
No 425 (41.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 41 (4.0%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.8 (9.75)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 285 (27.9%)
Weekly 223 (21.8%)
Monthly 132 (12.9%)
Occasionally 336 (32.8%)
Refuse to answer 27 (2.6%)
Don't Know 20 (2.0%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=274)
Chlamydia
No 144 (52.6%)
Yes 120 (43.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 216 (78.8%)
Yes 44 (16.1%)
Do not Know 6 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Gonorrhea
No 138 (50.4%)
Yes 126 (46.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 243 (88.7%)
Yes 16 (5.8%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 247 (90.1%)
Yes 12 (4.4%)
Do not Know 8 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 236 (86.1%)
Yes 29 (10.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Syphilis
No 111 (40.5%)
Yes 150 (54.7%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Urethritis
No 254 (92.7%)
Yes 8 (2.9%)
Do not Know 5 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Other
No 252 (92.0%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=274)
1. Chlamydia
No 204 (74.5%)
Yes 56 (20.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.6%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 239 (87.2%)
Yes 18 (6.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 14 (5.1%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 194 (70.8%)
Yes 65 (23.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.6%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 251 (91.6%)
Yes 6 (2.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 15 (5.5%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 251 (91.6%)
Yes 7 (2.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 15 (5.5%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 253 (92.3%)
Yes 10 (3.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.3%)
7. Syphilis
No 168 (61.3%)
Yes 86 (31.4%)
Do not Know 6 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 13 (4.7%)
8. Urethritis
No 258 (94.2%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 12 (4.4%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 252 (92.0%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (6.6%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=274)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 123 (44.9%)
Yes 148 (54.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 53 (19.3%)
Yes 216 (78.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 82 (29.9%)
Yes 186 (67.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 201 (73.4%)
Yes 67 (24.5%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 227 (82.8%)
Yes 43 (15.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 210 (76.6%)
Yes 61 (22.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 169 (61.7%)
Yes 97 (35.4%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 222 (81.0%)
Yes 48 (17.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 193 (70.4%)
Yes 77 (28.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 237 (86.5%)
Yes 31 (11.3%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 268 (97.8%)
Yes 2 (0.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 257 (93.8%)
Yes 9 (3.3%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance





    Alcohol 82 (30%) 83 (30%) 67 (24%) 30 (11%) 11 (4.0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cannabis 103 (38%) 39 (14%) 20 (7.3%) 26 (9.5%) 85 (31%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cocaine 246 (90%) 16 (5.8%) 10 (3.6%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Hallucinogens 247 (90%) 17 (6.2%) 9 (3.3%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Inhalants 195 (71%) 33 (12%) 22 (8.0%) 20 (7.3%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Methamphetamine 232 (85%) 17 (6.2%) 6 (2.2%) 9 (3.3%) 9 (3.3%) 1 (0.4%)
    Other Drugs 270 (99%) 2 (0.7%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Opioids 265 (97%) 6 (2.2%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Stimulants 259 (95%) 6 (2.2%) 4 (1.5%) 1 (0.4%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Sedatives 248 (91%) 12 (4.4%) 7 (2.6%) 3 (1.1%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Street Opioids 273 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Tobacco 152 (55%) 34 (12%) 9 (3.3%) 29 (11%) 49 (18%) 1 (0.4%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=274)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 157 (57.3%)
Moderate Risk 106 (38.7%)
High Risk 11 (4.0%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 172 (62.8%)
Moderate Risk 94 (34.3%)
High Risk 8 (2.9%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 111 (40.5%)
Moderate Risk 139 (50.7%)
High Risk 24 (8.8%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 252 (92.0%)
Moderate Risk 19 (6.9%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 263 (96.0%)
Moderate Risk 10 (3.6%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 235 (85.8%)
Moderate Risk 24 (8.8%)
High Risk 15 (5.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 209 (76.3%)
Moderate Risk 62 (22.6%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 256 (93.4%)
Moderate Risk 16 (5.8%)
High Risk 2 (0.7%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 255 (93.1%)
Moderate Risk 19 (6.9%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 270 (98.5%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.7%)
High Risk 2 (0.7%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 274 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 272 (99.3%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.7%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Not Lower Risk

Overall
(N=274)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 157 (57.3%)
Moderate/High Risk 117 (42.7%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 172 (62.8%)
Moderate/High Risk 102 (37.2%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 111 (40.5%)
Moderate/High Risk 163 (59.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 252 (92.0%)
Moderate/High Risk 22 (8.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 263 (96.0%)
Moderate/High Risk 11 (4.0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 235 (85.8%)
Moderate/High Risk 39 (14.2%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 209 (76.3%)
Moderate/High Risk 65 (23.7%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 256 (93.4%)
Moderate/High Risk 18 (6.6%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 255 (93.1%)
Moderate/High Risk 19 (6.9%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 270 (98.5%)
Moderate/High Risk 4 (1.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 274 (100%)
Moderate/High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 272 (99.3%)
Moderate/High Risk 2 (0.7%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=274)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.24 (9.32)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.35 (8.45)
Median [Min, Max] 6.50 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 10.3 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.20 (4.57)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.573 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 29.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.12 (8.34)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.27 (6.72)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.923 (3.84)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.770 (2.85)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.296 (2.50)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0985 (1.25)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 20.0]

Any Moderate or High Risk Substance Use

Overall
(N=274)
Any Moderate or High Risk Substance Use
Yes 215 (78.5%)
No 59 (21.5%)
Any Moderate or High Risk Substance Use, Excluding Tobacco
Yes 209 (76.3%)
No 65 (23.7%)
Any Moderate or High Risk Substance Use, Excluding Tobacco, Alcohol, and Cannabis
Yes 102 (37.2%)
No 172 (62.8%)

PrEP

Overall
(N=274)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 50 (18.2%)
Yes 203 (74.1%)
Do not Know 17 (6.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 222 (81.0%)
Yes 43 (15.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=274)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 238 (86.9%)
Yes 32 (11.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 253 (92.3%)
Yes 18 (6.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 249 (90.9%)
Yes 20 (7.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 241 (88.0%)
Yes 28 (10.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 265 (96.7%)
Yes 2 (0.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 265 (96.7%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 262 (95.6%)
Yes 7 (2.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
syringe exchange services?
No 262 (95.6%)
Yes 8 (2.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 266 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 268 (97.8%)
Yes 2 (0.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=274)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 254 (92.7%)
Yes 16 (5.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 266 (97.1%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 3 (1.1%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 261 (95.3%)
Yes 8 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 258 (94.2%)
Yes 11 (4.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 265 (96.7%)
Yes 2 (0.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.6%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 266 (97.1%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 266 (97.1%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
syringe exchange services?
No 265 (96.7%)
Yes 5 (1.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 266 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.6%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 269 (98.2%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=274)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 231 (84.3%)
Yes 37 (13.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 193 (70.4%)
Yes 76 (27.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
support groups?
No 200 (73.0%)
Yes 69 (25.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 208 (75.9%)
Yes 63 (23.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 251 (91.6%)
Yes 15 (5.5%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=274)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 261 (95.3%)
Yes 6 (2.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 6 (2.2%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 229 (83.6%)
Yes 40 (14.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
support groups?
No 233 (85.0%)
Yes 35 (12.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.8%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 241 (88.0%)
Yes 30 (10.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.1%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 258 (94.2%)
Yes 7 (2.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (2.9%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=274)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 104 (38.0%)
Several days 88 (32.1%)
More than half the days 28 (10.2%)
Nearly every day 25 (9.1%)
Do not Know 20 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 93 (33.9%)
Several days 90 (32.8%)
More than half the days 32 (11.7%)
Nearly every day 31 (11.3%)
Do not Know 19 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 84 (30.7%)
Several days 86 (31.4%)
More than half the days 36 (13.1%)
Nearly every day 50 (18.2%)
Do not Know 9 (3.3%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 70 (25.5%)
Several days 109 (39.8%)
More than half the days 36 (13.1%)
Nearly every day 38 (13.9%)
Do not Know 11 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 107 (39.1%)
Several days 83 (30.3%)
More than half the days 32 (11.7%)
Nearly every day 33 (12.0%)
Do not Know 12 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 112 (40.9%)
Several days 75 (27.4%)
More than half the days 25 (9.1%)
Nearly every day 40 (14.6%)
Do not Know 13 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 135 (49.3%)
Several days 56 (20.4%)
More than half the days 28 (10.2%)
Nearly every day 34 (12.4%)
Do not Know 12 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 162 (59.1%)
Several days 41 (15.0%)
More than half the days 25 (9.1%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.0%)
Do not Know 13 (4.7%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Overall
(N=274)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 7.65 (6.25)
Median [Min, Max] 6.86 [0, 24.0]
Missing 19 (6.9%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8983 0.899 0.8975 0.5267 8.903 0.00933 1.969 0.7917 0.5331
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8835 0.8843 0.8797 0.5219 7.64 0.01081 0.005643 0.5307
    bl_phq2 0.8772 0.878 0.8707 0.5069 7.195 0.01137 0.004817 0.5205
    bl_phq3 0.8884 0.8889 0.8844 0.5335 8.005 0.01034 0.00577 0.5307
    bl_phq4 0.8808 0.8815 0.8775 0.5151 7.436 0.01105 0.006354 0.5258
    bl_phq5 0.8873 0.8883 0.8846 0.5318 7.95 0.01045 0.007372 0.5373
    bl_phq6 0.8832 0.8841 0.8785 0.5214 7.625 0.01083 0.006479 0.5258
    bl_phq7 0.8906 0.8912 0.8858 0.5392 8.192 0.01012 0.00707 0.5487
    bl_phq8 0.8918 0.8931 0.8856 0.5441 8.355 0.01004 0.005093 0.5373
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 245 0.7777 0.7821 0.7474 0.7052 1.894 0.9693
    bl_phq2 246 0.8295 0.8335 0.8189 0.7714 2.004 1.008
    bl_phq3 256 0.7464 0.7422 0.6936 0.6527 2.203 1.102
    bl_phq4 253 0.7958 0.8053 0.7754 0.7337 2.166 0.9981
    bl_phq5 255 0.7569 0.7481 0.6975 0.6608 1.965 1.032
    bl_phq6 252 0.7829 0.7838 0.7513 0.7054 1.972 1.087
    bl_phq7 253 0.7296 0.7225 0.6662 0.6285 1.846 1.078
    bl_phq8 250 0.7044 0.7057 0.6507 0.6095 1.628 0.9826
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4245 0.3592 0.1143 0.102 0.1058
    bl_phq2 0.378 0.3659 0.1301 0.126 0.1022
    bl_phq3 0.3281 0.3359 0.1406 0.1953 0.06569
    bl_phq4 0.2767 0.4308 0.1423 0.1502 0.07664
    bl_phq5 0.4196 0.3255 0.1255 0.1294 0.06934
    bl_phq6 0.4444 0.2976 0.09921 0.1587 0.08029
    bl_phq7 0.5336 0.2213 0.1107 0.1344 0.07664
    bl_phq8 0.648 0.164 0.1 0.088 0.08759

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=274)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 150 (54.7%)
Yes 111 (40.5%)
Do not Know 7 (2.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 131 (47.8%)
Yes 125 (45.6%)
Do not Know 10 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 149 (54.4%)
Yes 97 (35.4%)
Do not Know 18 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 129 (47.1%)
Yes 118 (43.1%)
Do not Know 18 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (2.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.65 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Resilience

Overall
(N=274)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.16 (1.05)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.0%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.02 (1.09)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (4.0%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.07 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (6.9%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.70 (1.27)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 27 (9.9%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.17 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.0%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.31 (0.995)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (3.6%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.77 (1.20)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 20 (7.3%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.59 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (5.8%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.13)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (5.1%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.85 (1.18)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 21 (7.7%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.5 (8.58)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 6 (2.2%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.902 0.9041 0.904 0.4853 9.427 0.00885 2.949 0.8578 0.4861
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8925 0.8946 0.8915 0.4853 8.484 0.009756 0.004579 0.4921
    bl_resilience2 0.8903 0.8924 0.8901 0.4796 8.296 0.00995 0.004839 0.4851
    bl_resilience3 0.8935 0.896 0.8943 0.489 8.614 0.009676 0.005367 0.4857
    bl_resilience4 0.8947 0.8967 0.8943 0.491 8.683 0.009576 0.005576 0.5004
    bl_resilience5 0.8953 0.8977 0.8957 0.4938 8.778 0.009524 0.005025 0.4984
    bl_resilience6 0.8884 0.8898 0.8878 0.4729 8.075 0.01013 0.004433 0.4643
    bl_resilience7 0.8936 0.8964 0.8938 0.49 8.649 0.009675 0.005312 0.4984
    bl_resilience8 0.8959 0.8979 0.8955 0.4941 8.79 0.009465 0.004698 0.5004
    bl_resilience9 0.8861 0.8886 0.8858 0.4699 7.977 0.01036 0.00406 0.4643
    bl_resilience10 0.8925 0.8952 0.8936 0.4869 8.541 0.009777 0.005266 0.4917
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 252 0.7401 0.7326 0.6995 0.6533 3.159 1.048
    bl_resilience2 263 0.7723 0.7602 0.7319 0.6876 3.023 1.088
    bl_resilience3 255 0.728 0.714 0.671 0.6344 3.075 1.118
    bl_resilience4 247 0.7144 0.7042 0.6595 0.6249 2.704 1.268
    bl_resilience5 252 0.6855 0.6908 0.6426 0.6065 3.167 1.106
    bl_resilience6 264 0.7891 0.7933 0.7735 0.7302 3.307 0.9946
    bl_resilience7 254 0.7264 0.7091 0.6668 0.635 2.768 1.195
    bl_resilience8 258 0.7056 0.6892 0.6423 0.609 2.589 1.282
    bl_resilience9 260 0.8058 0.8083 0.7937 0.7509 3.135 1.126
    bl_resilience10 253 0.7323 0.7245 0.6847 0.6505 2.85 1.176
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02381 0.06349 0.1468 0.2619 0.504 0.08029
    bl_resilience2 0.03422 0.06464 0.1787 0.289 0.4335 0.04015
    bl_resilience3 0.02745 0.0902 0.1529 0.2392 0.4902 0.06934
    bl_resilience4 0.08097 0.09312 0.2267 0.2389 0.3603 0.09854
    bl_resilience5 0.03175 0.06746 0.1468 0.2103 0.5437 0.08029
    bl_resilience6 0.01136 0.06818 0.1136 0.2159 0.5909 0.0365
    bl_resilience7 0.04724 0.1063 0.252 0.2205 0.374 0.07299
    bl_resilience8 0.08527 0.1085 0.2713 0.2016 0.3333 0.05839
    bl_resilience9 0.03077 0.08077 0.1462 0.2077 0.5346 0.05109
    bl_resilience10 0.04743 0.09486 0.2055 0.2648 0.3874 0.07664

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=274)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 20 (7.3%)
Yes (Accepted) 251 (91.6%)
Missing 3 (1.1%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=251)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 113 (45.0%)
Yes 131 (52.2%)
Invalid Result 7 (2.8%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 238 (94.8%)
Yes 7 (2.8%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.4%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 231 (92.0%)
Yes 12 (4.8%)
Invalid Result 8 (3.2%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 216 (86.1%)
Yes 34 (13.5%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 216 (86.1%)
Yes 34 (13.5%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 249 (99.2%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 224 (89.2%)
Yes 26 (10.4%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 251 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 244 (97.2%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.0%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 249 (99.2%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 2 (0.8%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 243 (96.8%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 7 (2.8%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 245 (97.6%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.4%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of January 18, 2024

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=43467 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=23552 of those prompts received responses (54.2% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=10869)
A2
(N=10872)
A3
(N=10864)
A4
(N=10862)
Responded
Yes 5821 (53.6%) 5968 (54.9%) 5868 (54.0%) 5895 (54.3%)
No 5048 (46.4%) 4904 (45.1%) 4996 (46.0%) 4967 (45.7%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=6241)
D2
(N=6237)
D3
(N=6224)
D4
(N=6207)
D5
(N=6193)
D6
(N=6183)
D7
(N=6182)
Responded
Yes 3292 (52.7%) 3393 (54.4%) 3347 (53.8%) 3345 (53.9%) 3346 (54.0%) 3484 (56.3%) 3345 (54.1%)
No 2949 (47.3%) 2844 (45.6%) 2877 (46.2%) 2862 (46.1%) 2847 (46.0%) 2699 (43.7%) 2837 (45.9%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=7678)
B2
(N=7260)
B3
(N=6773)
B4
(N=5734)
B5
(N=5327)
B6
(N=3895)
B7
(N=3580)
B8
(N=3220)
Responded
Yes 4526 (58.9%) 4171 (57.5%) 3686 (54.4%) 2966 (51.7%) 2872 (53.9%) 1986 (51.0%) 1865 (52.1%) 1480 (46.0%)
No 3152 (41.1%) 3089 (42.5%) 3087 (45.6%) 2768 (48.3%) 2455 (46.1%) 1909 (49.0%) 1715 (47.9%) 1740 (54.0%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=43467)
Responded
Yes 23552 (54.2%)
No 19915 (45.8%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=17299)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 126 (0.7%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 75 (0.4%)
Friend's home 1082 (6.3%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 240 (1.4%)
Home 12542 (72.5%)
Other 784 (4.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 226 (1.3%)
School 197 (1.1%)
Work 2027 (11.7%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.27 (2.97)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.83 (3.12)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.93 (3.22)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 10877 (62.9%)
Other 347 (2.0%)
With a friend or friends in-person 2865 (16.6%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 394 (2.3%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 1172 (6.8%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 127 (0.7%)
With classmates 286 (1.7%)
With family in-person 1046 (6.0%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 185 (1.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 1157 (6.7%)
Unchecked 16142 (93.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 1275 (7.4%)
Unchecked 16024 (92.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 420 (2.4%)
Unchecked 16879 (97.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 2166 (12.5%)
Unchecked 15133 (87.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 134 (0.8%)
Unchecked 17165 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 1596 (9.2%)
Unchecked 15703 (90.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 149 (0.9%)
Unchecked 17150 (99.1%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 7871 (45.5%)
Unchecked 9428 (54.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 213 (1.2%)
Unchecked 17086 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 2657 (15.4%)
Unchecked 14642 (84.6%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 1358 (7.9%)
Unchecked 15941 (92.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 1522 (8.8%)
Unchecked 15777 (91.2%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=5761)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 135 (2.3%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 14 (0.2%)
Friend's home 356 (6.2%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 20 (0.3%)
Home 4674 (81.1%)
Other 163 (2.8%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 95 (1.6%)
School 29 (0.5%)
Work 275 (4.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.33 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.74 (3.09)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.87 (3.21)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.61 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 525 (9.1%)
Yes 5236 (90.9%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 422 (7.3%)
Unchecked 5339 (92.7%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 544 (9.4%)
Unchecked 5217 (90.6%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 328 (5.7%)
Unchecked 5433 (94.3%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 1126 (19.5%)
Unchecked 4635 (80.5%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 88 (1.5%)
Unchecked 5673 (98.5%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 562 (9.8%)
Unchecked 5199 (90.2%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 60 (1.0%)
Unchecked 5701 (99.0%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 2970 (51.6%)
Unchecked 2791 (48.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 134 (2.3%)
Unchecked 5627 (97.7%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 1203 (20.9%)
Unchecked 4558 (79.1%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 720 (12.5%)
Unchecked 5041 (87.5%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 397 (6.9%)
Unchecked 5364 (93.1%)


Overall
(N=5761)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 527 (9.1%)
1 62 (1.1%)
2 5 (0.1%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 4777 (82.9%)
Missing 389 (6.8%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 527 (9.1%)
Some of my doses 259 (4.5%)
Most of my doses 119 (2.1%)
All of my HIV medication doses 4777 (82.9%)
Missing 79 (1.4%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 525 (9.1%)
Yes 5236 (90.9%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=527)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 149 (28.3%)
Unchecked 378 (71.7%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 163 (30.9%)
Unchecked 364 (69.1%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 11 (2.1%)
Unchecked 516 (97.9%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 18 (3.4%)
Unchecked 509 (96.6%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 24 (4.6%)
Unchecked 503 (95.4%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (1.9%)
Unchecked 517 (98.1%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 4 (0.8%)
Unchecked 523 (99.2%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 16 (3.0%)
Unchecked 511 (97.0%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 17 (3.2%)
Unchecked 510 (96.8%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 71 (13.5%)
Unchecked 456 (86.5%)
Other reasons
Checked 117 (22.2%)
Unchecked 410 (77.8%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=173)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 30 (17.3%)
Yes 143 (82.7%)


  • n=101 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=30 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=86)
Eighteen-Month Interview Completed
Eighteen-Month Follow-Up Missed 19 (22.1%)
Yes 67 (77.9%)


  • n=188 pending eighteen-month follow-up interviews
  • n=19 missed eighteen-month follow-up interviews

Suppressed Viral Load Over Time

Viral Load \(\lt\) 200 copies/mL at Baseline (n=222)

Suppressed at 18M Total
No Yes Unknown
Suppressed at 9M



    No 1 (0.5%) 2 (0.9%) 3 (1.4%) 6 (2.7%)
    Yes 3 (1.4%) 36 (16%) 66 (30%) 105 (47%)
    Unknown 0 (0%) 2 (0.9%) 109 (49%) 111 (50%)
Total 4 (1.8%) 40 (18%) 178 (80%) 222 (100%)

Viral Load \(\ge\) 200 copies/mL at Baseline (n=52)

Suppressed at 18M Total
No Yes Unknown
Suppressed at 9M



    No 1 (1.9%) 5 (9.6%) 9 (17%) 15 (29%)
    Yes 2 (3.8%) 4 (7.7%) 12 (23%) 18 (35%)
    Unknown 1 (1.9%) 1 (1.9%) 17 (33%) 19 (37%)
Total 4 (7.7%) 10 (19%) 38 (73%) 52 (100%)

  • n=33 participants had a change in HIV viral load suppression over time
    • n=9 participants who were enrolled with \(\lt\) 200 copies/mL became unsuppressed
    • n=24 participants who were enrolled with \(\ge\) 200 copies/mL became suppressed

Prescreening Form (n=1591)

  • Prescreener completed (n=285)
  • Refused prescreener (n=41)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=165)
  • Do not contact (n=177)